A report from the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) revealed a troubling 27% rise in militant violence in Pakistan during May 2026, with a total of 128 terrorist attacks reported. This increase follows a brief decline in activity and underscores the persistent threats posed by militant groups. The attacks resulted in the deaths of 71 civilians, 68 security personnel, and six peace committee members, highlighting a dramatic escalation in violence. Notably, civilian fatalities soared by 92% and security personnel deaths increased by 143% compared to April. Balochistan province was particularly hard hit, experiencing 71 attacks, a 109% increase from the previous month. Additionally, the report noted a concerning rise in suicide attacks, with six incidents recorded in May, leading to 34 security personnel and nine civilian fatalities. In response to the escalating violence, security forces conducted counterterrorism operations, killing 270 militants across various regions, including the erstwhile Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.